1st District gets $676K federal boost for local projects

Wednesday

Apr 14, 2010 at 2:12 PMApr 14, 2010 at 2:14 PM

FROM STAFF REPORTS

SAN BERNARDINO • The 1st District is set to get $676,000 in federal funds for construction projects and services, ranging from demolishing blighted High Desert structures to upgrading equipment in local parks.

"These funds will help to ensure that facilities and vital services continue to be provided to our residents to help support and strengthen our communities," 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt said in a statement.

The funds come from the Community Development Block Grant program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• $15,000 to install a fire suppression system at Adelanto American Legion

• $15,000 to install solar-powered street lights in El Mirage

Some of the funds have also been set aside for the following local service groups: $5,000 each to High Desert Homeless Shelter Services and Victor Valley Domestic Violence Shelter Services, $6,000 for High Desert Domestic Violence Program, $10,000 for Moses House Ministries and $5,000 for Child Advocates of San Bernardino County in Adelanto.

The grant funds are set for release after July 1.

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